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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
Church Entertainment.

Last night at the opera house, the La
dies Aid society of st. Davld's church,
had great cause to feel joyful over the
success of their efforts to raise funds to
be expended in strictly religious wav
for the benefit of the church. The hell
was splendidly filed, and when it is said
that over 1925 was the amount of the tolls
at the door, admission being only quar-
ter, it will be seen how handsome was the
turn out. In addition to the attraction
of handsome booths, with their charming
array of attendants, the programme for
the evening was drawing inducement.
Mrs. Townsend, with an exauisitely rem
dered instrumental piece, opened the en-
tertainment for the evening. Next
came song by the Gles club,
"Hush Baby Bye" The next was
the feature of the evening-the
presentation of the "Singing Flowers"
Mr.. Huddle had painted an immense
screen, bearing a wondrous arrangement
of flowers. These immense specimens of
beauty would open their odorless petals,
and the faces of more lovely animate
beings would appear, and appropriate
music issue from the disclosure. The
Rose, the Violet and the Pansy were espe-
cially bswitchirg, and formed boquet
of beauty capturing the eye and flooding
the soul with melody. The other mem
bers of the painted ones were also perfect
in their line. Mrs. Tolman's 'Last Rose
of Summer" was very finely rendered.
The chorister boys then gave selec-
ton.
The Glee club sang again, and the en-
tertaiument closed with the presentation
of "a Regular FIX" by the cast of
characters as already published.
The rest of the time till mornings first
hour was consumed in bargaining and
selling, in feasting for the church's good,
and in happy social ways. The "Aome
band" of Chicago, in this city for few
days, furnished the music for the exer-
cises free of charge, for which they are
gratefully remembered.
The series of entertainments will close
to night with a supper and dance in the
building next door to Wayland D. Criser's
grocery store. Admission, including sup
per, will be 80 cents. The lunch proposed
for noon to-day viii not be given.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17

as they come before the legislature, and
the claim is made that the rights of the
people living within the bounds of the
proposed new county demand that their
cause should have respectful hearing, and
that their claims should not longer be
held in allegiance. They claim consti-
tutional right to form county govern
ment for themselves. They claim that
counties and county governments are
formed for the convenience and accommo-
dation of the people, and should be made
when asked for where the constitution of
the state is complied with, and that this
proposed new county of Ross has merit
and should have the careful and unbiased
consideration of the Twentieth legislature.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
Real Estate Transfers,

For the twenty.four hours ending February 5,lsS7
Reported for TIE STATEGsiAN by Bergen, Daniel
& Gracy real estate and Int urance agents, Austin,
Texas:
Chas A. Newning and wife to Otto Thomas,
Lots and Q, block ~, Swishers addition,
AustiD........ 4UU w
0iSi Block % j. oStiot 10 s., division B... ~ 200 co
H. Hellman ct al. to John Daugherty, 45
acres, Jas. Burleson, headlight league. 2so 90
Araham Grant executrix 10 Chas. Wolf, lot
2, block A. Austin. ............ 100 90
WI. Montgomery to ?. G. Wells, 80 acres, -
d. UarIell survey W w
Jackson Morrison to II q 7 @. r. II. Co.,
5h acres, A. Alexander league.............. etc
Chas j. Armstrong and wife to Jas.
o'Reily, lot |, block1, outlot 3S, division ~ -
B, Austin. ,....;;..;';'.;; oVV W
j. G. Kerby and wife to Henrietta Nohl, all
B, asr OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1aiSl'.' 70 D.ocn ."a'. % % 90
Theodore Pecht to Herman Pecht, 120
acres, j. Medan suryey....".... ....... etc
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
The Butler-Lester Case.

New York, February 15.-The case of j. II.
Lester against Gen. BENZ. +. Butler was contin-
ued to-day in the United States circuit court, be-
fore Judge Coke. Lesters cross examination by
Gen. Butler proceeded A letter from Lester TO
his wife on military matters was placed in
evidence. 1t was dated April 10,
1861 Another letter was produced
which was taken from his wife's frank. In 1t the
writer asked for the circulars and advised him to
go in hot for secession. The answer was to be
sent to Miss Dupree, Raleigh, n. G.
circular from the Union Manufacturing com
pUny, with which Lester was connected,
was read 1t was an advertisement of a
machine to be used in making arms. II
solicited orders from southern troops, and said
that the company was ready to supply any number
of arms.
After Cen Butler had read the circular, Lester
asked to make an explanation. lie said he was
superintendent of the Union Manufacturing com
pany, and that he never was foreman In Colts
armory, but that the foreman referred to was a
Mac West
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ROSS COUNTY.
A Growing Interest in it's Estab-
lishment, and Some of
the Reasons Urged

The bill for the creation of the pro-
posed new county of Ross, out of por
tions of Limestone, Navarro, Hill and Nc
Lehman, it is understood, is filed for Sat
urday next, and even this early is at
tracing lively attention. 1t is said that
the committee to which the bill was re-
ferred appointed subcommittee, con-
sisting of Messrs. A. @. Graves, Tomp-
kins and j. @. Baird, who, after careful
examination Of all the evidence, parties
having been heard from all portions of
the territory, found 1000 petitioners
within the limits who were favorable to
the measure, all under the sworn state
ment; 500 from Navarro and Hill coun-
ties opposed. OF these, portion live
within the territory and large portion
cut of 1t.
The committee had hard work, and used
every impartial method, of arriving at
facts, and after ten days the sub-commit-
tee reported as follows: "Your sub-com-
mittee, to whom was referred the matter
of testimony in regard to Ross county,
respectfully report that they have been
shown the petitions aggregatlng over 2o00
names, asking for the creation, and about
800 or 1000 protesting against" The
committee on counties and county boun-
darles reported the bill favorably and
recommended its passage. This pro-
posed new county was born, and the
movement was commenced in the year
1871, and with each succeeding meeting
of the legislature it has come to the frout;
this, too, long beforeithere was any Hub
bard City or Dawson. The section was
then wholly farming country, and the
measure was pushed and worked by the
farming element for their own convent
encs and accommodation. All along the
line, since the first movement of the
measure, the country has become thickly
settled, and the necessity is claimed to be
now greater than ever before for the crea-
tion of the new county. Crime, it is said,
has often gone UNPUBLISHED, and will be
still unpunished as long as the people
have so far to go to attend court at their
different county seats. The opposition
claims that only few of the people are
! favoring the measure, and yet petitions
and memorials have come here for the
last sixteen years asking for this
measure, and are always increased
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
COURT OF APPEALS.

List of Cases Decided in the Appellate
Tribunal at Galveston.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, February 15.-The court of appeals
to-day affirmed the following cases:
VIM. Harris & Son VS.. B. d. Crary ct al, from
jefferson.
H. S. Hubby VS.. c. A Harris ct al, from Waller
S. Remington ct al. vs. Sarah Mcqueen, from
Tyler
Coleman, Mathis & Fulton A. NJ. Dunmon,
from GOliad.
The following cases were reversed and remanded:
II. w. Moore vs. David Jordan ct al, from Hous-
ton.
Fannie B Woessner vs. Eliza Crank, from
Nueces.
r. Ii. Seymour ct al. vs. Mark Hill, from Fay
ette.
VIM. D. Cleveland vs. G.. n. Haigling ct al, from
jefferson.
In the case of II. S. Parker vs. w. Y. Raney,
Gonzales, motion of plaintiff in error for extern
sion of time, to file transcript, was granted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
WASHINGTON NOTES.
THE TEXAS INVESTIGATION.

WASHINGTON, February 15.-The investigation
of alleged political outrages in Washington county,
Texas, was begun by the subcommittee of the
senate committee on privileges and elections this
morning The investigation committee consists
of senators Evarts (chairman), Welle-, Spooner,
Pugh and Eusts. All were present during the
course of the morning session but Senators Eyarts
and Pugh who were called away to attend ameeting
of the judiciary committee. Judge Lafayette Kirk,
county judge of Wa hingtOn county, Texas, and
Lewis r. Bryan, a lawyer OF Brenham, were pres
ent as counsel for the defense, and +. ID. JOden,
an attorney of Brcnham, was present, to serve in
the same capacity for the prosecution.
Marshal Boaker, farmer, of Independence,
Washington county, Texas, was sworn and eX-
amined by Senator Spooner. Witness was accom-
panied by Col. G; p. Spann, one OF the Judges OF
election on the 3d of last November, to Brenham /;
taking the ballot box from Lofts precinct. They
were stopped by three armed men who walked out
from the roadside and said;
"Held up!n
Col. Spann asked:
'sWhat does this mean?'
zone of the armed men replied: "We want the
ballot box
CjSpan refused to give it up. The leader of the
armed men commanded his companions to keep
their rifles aimed at the two in the wagon, while he
approa he'd the wagon and took the ballot box
to witness
THE FISHERY BUSINESS.
WASHINGTON, February 15.-The fishery retail
committee on foreign affairs. No conclusion was
reached but it is expected the vote the pending
bill will be taken tomorrow.
HAzEN's SUCCESSOR.
WASHINGTON, February 15.-The president sent
the following nomination to the senate to-day:
Capt. W. W. Greeley, Fifth cavalry, to be chief
signal officer with the rank of brigadier-ge
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
Bastrop Locals.

Special Telegram to the statesman.
BAsTRoP February 15.-The first passenger
train stopped at the new depot last night.
The new Office of Milbarger, French q Co. is
very handsome, and was designed by Larmour
Watson, of Austin.
NJ Tiiler, of Austin, is among the latest arrivals.
The contractor for Burkitt & Murphy will be
here the nth inst, when, it is supposed, the sub
contracts will be let, and work will soon be resumed
on the extension of the Taylor, Bastrop IL Houston
very good.
Bastrop was visited by a general rain last Satur-
day and Sunday, and the farmers are happy
The Taylor, Bastrop & Houston was two and
ons-half hours late last night
c. Keinert was arraigned before the justice of
the peace yesterday and tried by jury, for renting
his house for gambling purposes. He was found
guilty and fined $50 and costs He has appealed to
the higher courts for new trial.
The Italian troupe, which played here Friday and
Saturday night, skipped without fulfilling their
engagement Sunday night leaving the manager of
the Casino hall without rent
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
A TERRIBLE STRUGGLE.
The Governor of South Carolina Narrow
" Escapes a Madman.

COLUMBIA, S. c., February 15.-1he life of Gov.
Richardson was endangere by negro mailman
yesterday, who demanded money or blood. BaX-
ter Dewall black hercules, walked up to the pri-
yate secretary and asked for the governor. When
to the penitentiary by the judge who told him that
at the expiration of his sentence the state bank
would be his, and all the officials would obey him.
"Now," said he, 81 own the State bank and
wish the governor to write out check for the
money in it, or there will be trouble
He would not be pat off, and, for time, with a
large club, intimidated the secretary who was in
such position that he could not get help. The
,olice were telephoned for. They tried to capture
Dewall and a terrible struggle took place. The
negro yielded the club in most terrible manner
and the strength displayed was appalling. Finally
Dewall was secnred and taken to the guard house
On hie person were found box of cartridges and
a loaded revolver. If he could have seen the gov
ernor he would have probsbly murdered him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
To Lease.

On favorable terms, 4i,SOO acres of
land in Hansford Ochiltree and Sherman
counties, being alternate sections, prop
erty OF estate OF +. p. James & Co.
For information as to sections and for
lease, address or apply to Messre. o. r.
Johns q Sons, Austin, Texas; Hon. Jacob
Waelder, San Antonio, Texas; or Estate
F. p. James, Broadway and Fifty-sixth
street, New York City.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
Badly Defeaeed.

New YORK, February 15.-The business of the
steamships and railroad companies on the piers
along the river front assumed normal condition
and freight is being moved systematically as be-
fore the big strike. Many old hands have got
back to work. and the Italians. whoitook the places
of the strikers, are now accustomed to the work,
and the agents say they are as good as the old
hands, except they do not understand the Ian
guage The men now acknowledge they we're
badly beaten. Some of them are severe in de-
nunciation of the action of their leaders.
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San Antonio Election.
,acial TeleUram 70 the Statesman.

SAN ANTONIO, February 15.-After the smoke of
the battle had sufficiently cleared away this morn
ing, and thu vote had all been counted, it was
found that the following had been the successful
candidates:
Mayor-Hon. Bryan Callahan, democrat
CollectOr-HOucisen republican.
RecOrder-Adam, democrat
Street mmIssiOner-Campbell, democrat.
Aldermen at large-Dan Lewis, Belkhap, Gala
CHER and Schreiener.
Ward adermen-Gurgin, Connor, Richey, NAL
teyrr, Wcdinger, Mautermann, Reiman and Swye.
Six OF the twelve counCiimen are new material.
If their pledges are fulfilled San Antonio will have
progressive administration for two years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
HONDURAS.
Important Concessions by the Govern
ment to an American Cap
italist

TEGUCIGAlPA, February 15.- Congress confirmed
on Saturday contracts and concessions made by
President Bogran and the council of ministers to
E. A. Burke, of New Orleans, in September last,
for 1S) miles in running length and IN square
miles of mineral bearing territory, including the
beds bars and banks of the rivers Guyape and
Jaan, saia to be two of the richest gold Bearing
rivers in the famous Olancho district, with exepm-
ton from import and export duties and taxes, ex-
enption of officers and employees from military
duty, und the free use of government woods and
waters, all in perpetuitY.
Major BurR contracts to furnish the funds to con-
struct and equip an agricultural and mechanical
college and industrial school, with chemical labo
rstory, furnaces and apparatus, instruments and
tools for instruction in mining, mineralogy and
engineering, aud working in wood, iron, leather
schools in the United States. Two flour mills and
five threshing machines are also to be provided.
After the capital invested running expenses and
lOper cent. dividend has been paid IA per cent.
in goldi to be paid yearly for the support of the
college.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
Railroad Foreclosure.

CHICAGO February l5.-In the foreclosure case
of the Union Trust company against the New
York, Chicago & st. Louis Railway company an
order was made by Judge Shepard, by consent
ancillary to a similar order in the main suit in
Ohio, directing the receiver to buy of Samuel
Sheather and j. McGaniek the rolling stock now
owned by them and in use on the road for s3,443,.
S6S. This is to be paid by receivers certificates
constituting fret lien on the road, and running
year with per cent. interest.
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SHOT AND KILLED.

The Killing of DR.. Thompson at a Horse
Race.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Fort WORTH, February 15.-At a late hour last
night rumor was circulated in the city that DR.
W. H. Thompson had been shot and killed near
Axtell, station on the st. Louis, Arkane4s &
Texas railroad, thirteen miles east of this city.
Development to-day proves its truth. Two hundred
men had gathered at Clint Arey's some seven miles
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
A Negroes Suicide.

10 NJVtFuVSIIIIIII'
SWEET WATER, February Is 5--George Herlin a
nearo noted in West Texas, who has been in the
employ of Dock Grounds, of ravlor county for
some years, hung himself in the Jail here last
night by tearing up blanket and malling rO,e
He climbed on the top of the cage tied the rope 70
the bar of the upper window and around his n *
and jumped off. He was held or a charge of t.eft
ana was awaitin{ trial in April
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17

Officer Chenneville yesterday arrested
darkey named VIM. Yancy, alias eagle,
on a charge of stealing a satchel contain
ing $75 from an old negro named julius
Winfred, at the Globe house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
Lnmned into the Rapids.

BUFFALO, February l5.-A special from the sus-
pension bridge to the Commercial Advertiser says:
John Stevens resident Of tie tse aged abOnt
10 yerfs, p-ocEs3 q ticket rom 'r' gate tender at
Ai ltranre OF the railway 81 ie suspension
br.sge. this morning. After H.sFinF 81 4ngely
over iE railing s .pupe into us Tapius' falling
-qJ fset
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17

The victory over nearly all chronic fe-
male complaints, which have heretofore
been so difficult to cure, has been achieved
by that queen of female mediciHes, DR..
Dromgoole's English Female Bitters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
AnY1cle .ru MorIIERs.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the
best remedy for diarrhpa. 25c. bottle
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
PRIZE FIGHT.
A Terrific Contest With Bare Knuckles-
One Pugilist Knocked Out.

ST. PAUL, February 15.-It has been learned that
a bare-knuckle fight, to the finish, occurred Sun
day afternoon on the west side of the Mississippi,
directly opposite Lake City. The principals were
W. c. Mansfield, of st. Paul, and Pete Enright of
Victoria B. G. The fight was for purse of $10'.
being knocked out After some sparring in the
third round Mansfield landed with left between
the eyes, and swinging his right, got in terrific
blow on Enright's jugular 1t was clear knock.
out. Enright was unconscious for six minutes and
half, and since the fight has been confined to his
bed in Lake City. He had to be carried across the
river. Mansfield is badly bruised about the body
but was able to be at work yesterday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
South Carolina Senator.

CHARLESTON, February 15.-Two ballots for
United states senator we're taken to-day. In the
bolted and voted for Judge johnson, causing sur
prise and much speculation
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
ENGLAND d.
FINANCIAL PANIC,

LONDON February45.-A panic has been caused
in financial and military circles at Cairo by the
withdrawal of the annual subvenion of R2l0,oC0
for expenses of the Egyptian army.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
GERMAN Y.
APPOINTMENT.

BERLIN, February l5.-Uount Schmattaur has
been appointed military attachee to the German
embassy at Brussels. The post has long been va
cant. The appointment is regarded as sign that
importance is attached to the post.
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lost their Places.

JERSEY CITY, February 15.-Strilxing coal
handlers and long5horeman at various towns along
the New Jersey shore IN this vicinity have been re-
fused work by the companies who are working
upon complement of non-union men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-17
GOVERNMENTAL.
What is Going On in the De-
partments.
An Epitome of What Was
Learned at the Capitol
Yesterday.

The comptrollers Office deposited $780,
600 for available school fund and $780,
255.70 for general revenue yesterday.
The following telegraphic correspond
ence passed yesterday between Hon. Nor
man j. Coleman, commissioner of agricul-
ture, and Governor Ross, relative to the
distribution of seeds for the drouth suf-
ferers:
WASHINGTON, d. c., February 10, 1887.
Governor L. 5. Ross, Austin, Texas.
Telegram received. The more think of IL the
more feel the importance of having some central
station for the reception of the seeo, and the dis
tribution from that point. The seed will be taken
from st. Louis by through train, which will not
stop to distribute on the WY. From the central
station the seeds can be distributed by local rains
by agent seected by the parties entrusted to the
points desired. Corn oats and wheat will be sent
in sacks, and each county will be entitled to GER
tain portion of those sacks, go there Will be but
little trouble in the distribution. As wrCte yeu be-
fore, am doubtful about the propriety Of sending
spring wheat, but, If the people want 1t, ehall
send it, and they can take their chances with 1t.
As at present advised there will be no garden or
vegetable seeds sent by the department, as | have
had no call from any party fer them, a | desiring
field seeds such as corn, oats and wheat. will,
however, distribute from here for the county
judges about one hundred bushels of early seed
corns in half pint packages and they can distribute
them as they see proper l have made all. ar.
seed in st. Louis and soon the bill is signed
shall close the contract for it. Please give me
name of station for consignment, Telegraph me
fully at the expense of the department If any
changes are desired. NORMAN j. COLEMAN,
Commissioner of Agriculture
The governor answered as follows:
AUSTIN, February Is, 1887
To Norman j. Coleman, commissioner of Agri-
culture, Washington, d. c.:
Consult the list already furnished you and make
your appOrtionate distribution therefrom; cause
each sack to be marked plainly as to the county ii
belongs to; ship by the Pacific railway, In bulk,
consigned to me at Fsrt Worth.
Let invoice of contents accompany each car and
then send duplicate invoice, setting forth the num-
Der and marks gu each package, TO me here.
Your suggestion ia gsod as to Spring wheat, and
the senators and representatives of the drouth
stricken district recommend its substitution by
corn and millet. On the apportionment of TIE
various counties, please specially seek advice from
Representative Lanham, in connection with list
before referred to- Please answer with your views
receipt of this, the railroad authorities dieire
to make their arrangements, they having agreed to
ship free of charge. +. S, Ross, Governor.
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Mexican Securities.

BosToN, February i5.-Mexican Central bonds
4's, 540D541a; re, 59nj9h. Scrip-U(119. Com.
mon-l4l4Ol4A. Mining stocks-Calumet and
Hecla, ~ Huron, 1A02; Allonez, 1A02.
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You ought not catch cold, but If you do, use
DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup. Price 25 cents.
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Galveston Marine,

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, February 15.-Arrived: Steamship
Alamo, New York; schooner Charles II Sprague,
MAUI